With kids, it can be quite practical to cover some altitude with a cable car or gondola. That way, you save energy and still get to enjoy fresh air and a great panorama. Plus, gondola rides are always a real adventure for kids.
Hikes with Cable Cars or Gondolas
Family-friendly trails with a lift
King Laurin Tour at Catinaccio/Rosengarten: A Scenic Family Hike in the Dolomites
The King Laurin Tour in Carezza Dolomites is one of the most beautiful family hikes in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. This panoramic circular route combines spectacular lift rides, breathtaking mountain scenery, and family-friendly hiking trails beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Catinaccio/Rosengarten massif.
Region: The Dolomites Region (Val d'Ega)
Categories: With cable car, for super-motivated kids
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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Categories: With cable car, for super-motivated kids
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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Jochtal Adventure Park in Vals near Brixen
The Jochtal Adventure Park in Vals, near Brixen (Bressanone), is one of the most beautiful family-friendly attractions in South Tyrol. Reached by the Jochtal Cable Car, this stroller-friendly adventure trail features marble runs, water play areas, climbing structures and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Region: Isarco Valley
Categories: Adventure playground, adventure hiking trail, with cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn
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Categories: Adventure playground, adventure hiking trail, with cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn
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Urlesteig in Reinswald (San Martino): A Family-Friendly Hike in the Sarntal Valley
The Urlesteig in Reinswald (San Martino), in the Sarntal Valley, is a family-friendly theme trail just 30 minutes from Bolzano. What makes it special is the flexibility: the six sections water, animals, plants, history & culture, forces of nature and butterfly path can easily be combined.
Region: Sarntal Valley
Categories: With cable car, adventure hiking trail, stroller-friendly (partially), with playground, by the water
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn
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Categories: With cable car, adventure hiking trail, stroller-friendly (partially), with playground, by the water
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn
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Family-friendly hike to the Laurin Hut on the Seiser Alm
The hike to the Laurin Hut on the Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) is a wonderful experience in any season, offering stunning Dolomites scenery and an easy, stroller-friendly path. In winter, you can even sled part of the way back down.
Region: The Dolomites Region (Altopiano dello Sciliar)
Categories: Stroller-friendly, with cable car, winter hike, sledding
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn, winter
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Categories: Stroller-friendly, with cable car, winter hike, sledding
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn, winter
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Sigmund Freud Promenade on the Renon – Scenic Family Walk with Easy Public Transport Access
A family-friendly hike on the Renon along the famous Sigmund Freud Promenade: Take the Renon Cable Car from Bolzano to Soprabolzano, then follow the stroller-friendly trail to Collalbo (Klobenstein).
Region: Renon Plateau
Categories: Stroller-friendly, with cable car, spring hike, autumn hike, winter hike
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn, winter
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Categories: Stroller-friendly, with cable car, spring hike, autumn hike, winter hike
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn, winter
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Family Park at Klausberg – Dinosaurs, Alpine Coaster and More!
Enjoy a full day of family fun and adventure at Klausberg – with Dinoland, the Klausberg Flitzer (Italy’s longest alpine coaster), a large water play area, balance course, interactive hiking trail, and thrilling zipline!
Region:Ahrntal Valley
Categories: With cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground, with animals, adventure hiking trail, adventure playground
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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Categories: With cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground, with animals, adventure hiking trail, adventure playground
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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Alpine Adventure World at Speikboden in the Ahrntal Valley
In summer, the alpine pastures near the Speikboden mountain station transform into a true paradise for children – with giant forest slides, a petting zoo, hay-jumping area, playground, and a kid-friendly via ferrata.
Region: Ahrntal Valley
Categories: With cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground, with animals, adventure hiking trail, adventure playground
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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Categories: With cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground, with animals, adventure hiking trail, adventure playground
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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Outdoor Kids Camp at Merano 2000 – Non-Stop Fun for Children
Looking for adventure for the whole family in South Tyrol? At the Outdoor Kids Camp at Merano 2000, little explorers can look forward to giant slides, climbing adventures, and a long marble run – perfect for curious minds and active kids.
Region: Burgraviato
Categories: Forest playgrounds & adventure playgrounds, with gondola, stroller-friendly
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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Categories: Forest playgrounds & adventure playgrounds, with gondola, stroller-friendly
Seasons: Summer, autumn
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To the Alpin Marinzen Hut in Castelrotto
This outing promises a spectacular gondola ride (don’t miss cabin no. 1 with a glass floor!) and a fantastic adventure playground set against a breathtaking mountain panorama.
Region: The Dolomites Region (Altopiano dello Sciliar)
Categories: With cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground, by the water
Seasons:Summer, autumn
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Categories: With cable car, stroller-friendly, with playground, by the water
Seasons:Summer, autumn
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